Why Does My Computer Say No Internet Connection When I Am Connected?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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If your computer is the only device that says it has a connection but no actual internet, it is likely that you have

a misconfigured setting

, faulty drivers or WiFi adapter, DNS issues, or a problem with your IP address.

What do I do if my WiFi is connected but no Internet access?

  1. Restart Device. …
  2. Check Modem Lights. …
  3. ISP Is Down. …
  4. Antivirus or Other Security App. …
  5. Use Built-in Troubleshooter. …
  6. Flush DNS. …
  7. Change Wireless Mode on Router. …
  8. Obtain IP and DNS Automatically.

Why does Windows 10 show no Internet access but connected?

If your Windows 10

is losing WiFi signal strength

and says “No Internet Connection” while other devices are connected just fine, chances are, DHCP Server didn’t hand your Windows Device a valid IP address. The solution resides in the following steps: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.

Why is my Wi-Fi connected but no internet Android?

Reset Android Network Settings.

Open the Settings app and go to “Reset options”. Now, tap on the “Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth“ option. On the next page, tap on the “Reset Settings” button at the bottom. After resetting, try to connect to the WiFi network and see if it fixes the issues.

Why is my phone connecting to Wi-Fi but not working?

If your Android phone won’t connect to Wi-Fi, you should first

make sure that your phone isn’t on Airplane Mode

, and that Wi-Fi is enabled on your phone. If your Android phone claims it’s connected to Wi-Fi but nothing will load, you can try forgetting the Wi-Fi network and then connecting to it again.

Why is Internet not available?

The “Internet May Not be Available” error on Android is shown whenever the user connects to the internet and this is usually caused due to

an error with the network configurations which the mobile is using to connect to the internet

. It might also be caused due to incorrect DNS Settings.

What is this code * * 4636 * *?

If you would like to know who accessed Apps from your phone even though the apps are closed from the screen, then from your phone dialer just dial *#*#4636#*#* it will

show up results like Phone Information, Battery Information, Usage Statistics, Wi-fi Information

.

Why does my iPhone say no internet connection when I have WiFi?

The first thing you need to do when your iPhone is connected to wifi but no internet access is

to turn off Wi-Fi and turn it back on

. … Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and then Turn Off the switch for Wi-Fi. After a minute, tap the same switch to reconnect your iPhone to the Wi-Fi network.

How do I fix my internet connection on my router?

  1. Unplug the modem.
  2. Turn off the router and computers and/or mobile devices.
  3. Plug in the modem. Wait two minutes.
  4. Turn on the router and wait two minutes.
  5. Turn on the computers and/or mobile devices.

Why does my hotspot say no internet?

Head into Settings > Wi-Fi & network > SIM & network > (your-SIM) > Access Point Names on your phone. … You can also tap the + (plus) icon to add a new APN.

Verify APN Settings

on Android. That should most likely resolve your mobile hotspot connected but no Internet issue.

What happens if you dial *# 21?

We rate the claim that dialing *#21# on an iPhone or Android device reveals

if a phone has been tapped FALSE because it is not supported by our research

.

What does ## 27263 do?

##27263#

Removes any branding (sprint) and resets phone to update branding

. (useful if flashing to boost or other carrier) (##BRAND#) Reboots phone.

What is the meaning of *# 0 *#?

To get the ball rolling, simply open your Samsung’s phone app. From there, enter *#0*# using the dial pad, and the phone will immediately go into its secret diagnostic mode. Note that the process is automatic, so there’s no need to tap on the green call button to enter the command.

Why am I connected to WiFi but says LTE?

If it is showing LTE – then that

means Cellular data is enabled

. So, even if Wi-Fi is enabled along with Cellular, then Cellular is what will always be used. It will flip to Wi-Fi if and when Cellular is lost.

How do I fix my computer not connecting to the Internet?

  1. Unplug the power cable for the router from the power source.
  2. Unplug the power cable for the modem from the power source. …
  3. Wait at least 30 seconds or so. …
  4. Plug the modem back into the power source. …
  5. Plug your router back into the power source. …
  6. On your PC, try to connect again.

Why does my router keep losing internet connection?

You may sometimes find your router keeps dropping internet

because of its frequent disconnection

. The issue is usually caused by one of the three things – the old driver for your wireless card, outdated firmware version on your router (basically the driver for the router) or settings on your router.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.